Kampala City Tour: Explore Ugandan History and Local Markets in the Capital City

Embark on a private guided tour of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, and discover its rich history, vibrant local markets, historical monuments, temples, Buganda kingdom, Gadhafi mosque, Makerere University, and the Uganda National Museum.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kampala - Begin your journey in Kampala Central and explore the city’s suburbs. Highlights in up-town Kampala include: The Independence Monument, Mutesa II Monument, World War II Monument, the Parliamentary Building, Bank of Uganda (established in 1966), Uganda National Cultural Centre (since December 1959), and Kampala Capital City Authority…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee to selected stopovers
  • Mineral water provided on tour
  • City tour route map copy
  • Photos of your tour
  • Transport in a Minibus/Minivan
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Drop-off outside our radius
  • Optional activities at stopovers
  • Expenses of a personal nature
Additional Information

Ends at: Uganda Museum
Pick-up: 08:30AM or 01:00PM / Drop-off: 02:00PM or 06:00PM
Trip Overview:
Kampala is the capital and largest city in Uganda. The city is subdivided into 5 divisions; Central division, Kawempe division (North), Makindye division (South), Nakawa division (East) and Rubaga division (West) respectively. Kampala started as an urban…

Location
Kampala
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cornsquad
Jan 17, 2025
Wonderful and informative tour - Thankkkk youuuu very much for the wonderful and informative tour Catherine! We all really enjoyed our tour to Kampala Uganda
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Abiolas819
Nov 17, 2024
City Tour with Mathew - If you're looking for an unforgettable tour experience, look no further than Mathew! From the moment we met him, it was clear that he wasn't just a guide, but someone truly passionate about sharing his knowledge and love for the area. His enthusiasm was infectious. Mathew’s depth of knowledge was impressive; whether it was historical facts, local legends, or hidden gems, he had an answer (and often a fascinating story) for everything. What really set Mathew apart was his commitment to making sure we saw as much as possible. He was always aware of time but never rushed us, adapting the tour based on our interests and ensuring we didn’t miss a thing. I can’t recommend Mathew highly enough—he truly goes above and beyond to make sure you have a memorable, enriching time.
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Adaptivate
Apr 29, 2024
Wowa Kampala!! - Terrific day tour of Kampala. Hillary was a fantastic guide. He shuttled me around to the main sites and also customized the tour. Very interactive and interesting day. Highly recommend.
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Caitlin_w
Feb 23, 2023
Get to know Kampala in a day! - This experience was amazing! Mathew was such a patient and informative host. His excitement toward Ugandan history, culture, etc. is evident; he is bursting with energy and knowledge. I didn’t study Ugandan history well prior to my trip to Kampala, and after this experience I feel like I have a good understanding and an interest in learning more.
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Kellyn_b
Feb 11, 2023
Kampala Day Tour. - Fun and informative tour. My guide, Matthew, was knowledgeable and entertaining. A good way to see Kampala, without question.
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Lesliep69
Nov 12, 2022
Matthew was fantastic - We took a Kampala city tour and it was excellent. Matthew was helpful, funny and very enthusiastic. We loved his company, he’s really cook. We had a hangover because of partying the night before but he made our day🙂
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Toi254
Sep 25, 2022
Best 6hrs in Kampala - I didn't have a lot of time for sight seeing in Kampala and this half tour with Gazelle Safari was the best decision ever. Mathew was my guide and he was all that and then some more. He was very polite and professional the entire time. He didn't rush me through any of the sites we visited and was very accommodating as-needed. He is very knowledgeable and learnt so much about Uganda than I would have ever thought! He is very passionate about his job too. Honestly I could go on and on about my experience but truly it was 100%. You should def book this tour and ask for Mathew. He will make you feel like you are the most important client ever!
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Chloe
Aug 7, 2022
Look for Mathew for an extraordinary city tour - Think you know all about Kampala? My multi-bachelors guide Mathew/Matthew will definitely suggest you otherwise (he has degrees in digital marketing, human resources, and very soon, law). To name but a few, knowledgable, critical, friendly, hospitable, are some prime qualities of Mathew. Despite only having spent half day with Mathew, I had gained a lifetime of knowledge and a lifelong friend. I am constantly overwhelmed and impressed by his passion in Kampala's history, his insights in Uganda's social situation, and his interests in sharing with me Uganda's culture. From our visits to the Kabaka's Palace, to our visits in the Uganda National Mosque and the Uganda Museum, Mathew provided all the essential information that I needed to know and provided critical answers to each question that I wished to know. Mathew knows all about the city and is also a global citizen who has in-depth knowledge of other countries, very likely even your own home country! You will be amazed as you engage in constructive conversations with Mathew. I will also have to thank you Gazelle's founder Annabel/Ann for arranging and organising this half-day tour on my last day in Uganda. This is certainly a perfect semicolon (not a full stop!) to my 8 days Uganda trip. As a solo traveller, there was never a dull moment with Mathew, who had also been entertaining, talkative and caring. Words simply cannot encapsulate how professional Mathew is. If you want something extraordinary, Mathew is the guide-to-go.
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Zoey_p
Jun 14, 2022
Kampala Driving Tour - I took this tour on my own after arriving in Kampala, and it was a great way to explore the city. I learned a lot about the history and culture, and I had a great experience! My tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was by car and very comfortable, it was on time, and it was very easy to arrange/schedule.
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Leo54324
Feb 18, 2020
An absolute must in Kampala - I got a gap after a conference and wanted to squeeze in a half day tour of Kampala. After looking at all the options, decided to go Gazelle Tours. That was a great experience and fun. We visited the Bahai Temple, peaceful with awesome acoustics. After then visited to the 2nd largest mosque in Africa, interesting and a testing climb to the top of the tower. I had tried to do it, as the views are spectacular. Then off to the palace and visited Idi Amins torture chamber from the 70's. We then asked our guide to take us to a bar frequented by the average Ugandan. He then took us into the ghetto and what an experience. People there were very-friendly and so excited to see. Just over 4or5 hours had flown by. I would strongly recommend these tours and does a great job.
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